Find out how popular the last name Boskovich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boskovich.

Boskovich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boskovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boskovich in America

Boskovich is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boskovich surname appeared 365 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boskovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boskovich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boskovich

The surname Boskovich originated in Croatia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southern Europe. It can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was derived from the Slavic word "boskovic," which means "son of Bosko." Bosko was a diminutive form of the name Blasius or Blaise, which was a popular name in the region during that time.

The earliest recorded instances of the Boskovich surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the Croatian regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia. One notable mention is in a 16th-century manuscript from the city of Dubrovnik, which refers to a merchant named Nikola Boskovich.

In the 17th century, the Boskovich name gained prominence with the birth of Ruđer Josip Bošković (1711-1787), a renowned Croatian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet. Bošković made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and atomic theory, and his work earned him recognition throughout Europe.

Another notable figure with the Boskovich surname was Antun Boskovic (1834-1900), a Croatian writer, poet, and playwright who played a crucial role in the development of Croatian literature during the 19th century. His works often explored themes of patriotism and national identity.

In the 20th century, the Boskovich name continued to make its mark in various fields. One prominent individual was Vladimir Boskovic (1892-1977), a Serbian engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

Historically, variations of the Boskovich surname have been found in various regions, including Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. Some of these variations include Bošković, Bosković, and Boškovič, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Balkan region.

It's important to note that while the Boskovich surname has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and significance remain closely tied to the Balkans region and the rich cultural heritage of Croatia and its neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boskovich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boskovich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boskovich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boskovich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boskovich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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